LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs

Date of Recall

2009-07-23

CPSC Release Number

09-286

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 701-5327

Units

About 3,700

Manufacturer

LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.

Sold By

Toys “R” Us stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.toysrus.com, www.leapfrog.com and other retail Web sites from May 2009 through June 2009 for about $20.

Problem/Hazard

The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.

Description

This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws. When those decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks and barks. "Scout" is printed on the dog tag at the dog's neck. The plush dog measures about 9 inches high by 9 inches wide. "LeapFrog Ent. Item No. 19142" is printed on the white tag attached to the dog and on the toy's packaging. My Pal Scout dogs with embroidered paws are not included in this recall.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and contact LeapFrog to receive a replacement My Pal Scout with embroidered paws rather than decals.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and on Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.leapfrog.com/recall